After breaking through barriers, dozens of police officers are escorting protestors from the Epsom Derby race track.

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By Pelumi Emmanuel

Published: June 4, 2022 | 4:11 PM GMT

After running onto the turf, police removed protestors from the Epsom racetrack.

Officers were seen dragging a number of individuals off the grass and back towards the fans, causing the derby to be delayed.

After the officers intervened, the group, which seemed to be demonstrators with banners, tumbled to the ground.

Protesters with banners calling for 'justice' were arrested at the racecourse Protestors are removed from the track at today's Epsom Derby

Dozens of officers could be seen working to move them, as members of the royal box watched on.

The crowds cheered as they were taken away, with a voice on a Tannoy apologising to spectators.

On June 4, 1913, Emily Davison ran in front of the King’s horse at the Epsom Derby.

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